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Cocktail dress

Description: Cocktail dress with black silk faille bodice and white organdy skirt. Bodice has long sleeves. Dropped waist. Center front self-covered button closure; bound buttonholes. White organdy cuffs and semi-peter pan collar. Skirt is gathered and constructed of a double layer of organdy; full A-line silhouette. Skirt is lined in cotton. Label: Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell
Date: 1948
Creator: Traina-Norell
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Dress

Description: Cocktail dress of aqua silk organza. V-shaped overlap on front bodice. Tea length full skirt. Modified shawl collar gathers at front to form cap sleeves. Bow of self at left waist. Left side covered zipper closure. Lined in light taupe faille.
Date: 1948
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Cocktail Ensemble

Description: Cocktail ensemble of heavy black silk faille, consisting of: A) Dress. Long dress, sleeveless, narrow straps, rounded neckline, higher in front. Slightly raised waist. Left side zipper. Very full skirt gathered into waist. Designer's label at inside skirt side seam: "Traina-Norell / New York" B) Jacket. Waist length jacket with rounded collar, short, highly puffed "pumpkin" sleeves which gather into shoulders. Center front opening with four black covered buttons. Flares from waist. De… more
Date: 1948
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Derby Hat

Description: Hat in derby style of navy felt. Edge of crown trimmed in wide bands of navy, gray and red yarn with very narrow gold thread knots tied to tasseled ends of yarn bands. Unlined with navy grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Maker/retailer's label: "A / Neiman / Marcus / Original"
Date: 1948
Creator: Louise Inc.
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dinner Dress

Description: Formal dinner dress of black wool crepe and lavender satin. Bodice of lavender satin with short, puffed sleeves and low rounded neckline in front, higher in back. Sleeves with elastic gathering at openings. Front of bodice with vertical gathers. Back with open slit and lavender satin drawstring closure at neckline. Empire waist. Skirt of black wool crepe, full-length. Center back zipper in skirt begins at join to bodice where bodice is slit. Unlined. Combined designer's/retailer's label … more
Date: 1948
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Juniors ensemble of white cotton pique. A) Sleeveless jacket. Bolero length; square neck with mandarin collar; inset lace trim. Label: A Junior Sophisticates Original B) Maxi sundress. Spaghetti straps; lace-work trim at bottom.
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: Klein, Anne
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: A) Silk shirtwaist dress; full length, long sleeved, 7 buttons in front, light blue polka dots B) Vest of light blue linen. 3 buttons, 1 pocket on either side, trimmed in dark blue piping.
Date: 1948
Creator: Potter, Claire
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Ensemble

Description: Ensemble of black wool. The outfit consists of: A) Dress of black wool. Street-length skirt has attached low front leather belt which passes through pleats on left and right. Bodice has narrow collar and deep V-neck with piping that twists at base of V. Bracelet length sleeves with cuffs. Back zipper. No labels. B) Jacket of black wool. Jacket has long sleeves with rolled, notched cuffs, and a notched collar. Center front opening has 5 circular, plastic buttons and covered buttonholes. The p… more
Date: 1948
Creator: Carnegie, Hattie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4637

Description: Butterick pattern 4637 to make a one-piece casual dress with revers collar, front button closure, attached self belt, cuffed set-in sleeves, and princess seams, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Butterick Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #4653

Description: Butterick pattern 4653 to make a softly tailored robe with patch pocket and self tie, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Butterick Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Butterick Pattern #5140

Description: Envelope for a Butterick pattern to make a shirtwaist dress with tucks, short or 3/4 length sleeves, paneled skirt, button and loop front close, and front tucks on bodice match stitched and released pleats on skirt; includes illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948/1950
Creator: Butterick Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7412

Description: Envelope for a McCalls pattern to make a misses' two-piece suit dress with full skirt and fitted jacket with center front button closure, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948/1949
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7447

Description: McCall's pattern 7447 to make a dress with front button closure, shawl collar, gore skirt, and three-quarter sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for McCall's Pattern #7538

Description: McCall's pattern 7538 to make a one-piece dress with revers collar, front button opening, draped detail at skirt sides, and three-quarter or long set-in sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: McCall's Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Modes Royal "Budget Design" #D-13

Description: Modes Royale "Budget Design" #D-13 to make a one-piece dress with three-quarter length semi-dolman sleeve, asymmetrical front closure, and diagonal button trim and pocket on skirt, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948/1950
Creator: Modes Royale Pattern Department
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2312

Description: Simplicity pattern 2312 to make a two-piece dress with a long torso fitted with darts and skirt with soft pleats, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2354

Description: Simplicity pattern 2354 to make a blouse with front button closure trimmed with ruffles of self, short or long sleeves, and high rounded neckline, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2362

Description: Simplicity pattern 2362 for a one-piece dress with high neckline, tucks, natural waist, and patch pockets, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2406

Description: Simplicity pattern to make a misses’ one-piece dress with extended shoulders, front yoke, full skirt, square neckline, and back-button closing, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2444

Description: Simplicity pattern 2444 to make a play suit and skirt with extended shoulders and patch pocket, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Envelope for Simplicity Pattern #2670

Description: Simplicity pattern 2670 to make a one-piece dress with soft gathers, surplice bodice, paneled skirt, and various sleeves, including illustrations of the finished pieces and information about sizing and construction on the back.
Date: 1948
Creator: Simplicity Pattern Company
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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